Town in Pelagonia, North Macedonia
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Resen (Macedonian: Ресен) is a city in southwestern North Macedonia. It has just under 9,000 residents within city limits and is the seat of Resen Municipality which includes the town as well as 43 surrounding villages with a total population of nearly 17,000. It sits north of the Great Prespa Lake, roughly equidistant between Ohrid to the west and Bitola to the east.
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This neoclassical estate is one of the most unique buildings in Macedonia, built by Ahmed Niyazi Bey, the local bey of Resen, who was inspired by French estates. Construction began in 1905 and was completed in 1908, though the interior was not finished until 1922. Ahmed Niyazi Bey died, however, in 1912 of unknown causes and never lived to see the estate complete. It served various functions during the world wars and now serves as a museum, library, and gallery. Its ceramic colony is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics of UNESCO, while its Dragi Tozija House of Culture is a branch of the Museum of Macedonia.
Црква „Св. Кирил и Методиј“
The consecration of this church in 1894 was used by revolutionaries to hide an important meeting of its members from the Ottomans. The delegates, who came from across Macedonia, dressed in clerical attire to avoid being found out. The church is white with a detailed exterior, including a wide dome. A bell tower stands next to the church.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
This church was built in the 1840s. The frescoes inside were also completed in that decade. The church is built of stone and brick with a pitched roof and has a porch on its sides.
Јанковечки манастир
This 15th-century monastery is located in Jankovec, a large village immediately north of Resen. It contains multiple churches, including the Church of Saint Ignatius of Antioch and the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. The monastery has an active monastic life.
By car
The highway E-65 runs through Resen, connecting it to Ohrid in the west and Bitola in the east. The condition of the road varies, so exercise caution in case of deep potholes.
By taxi
From Ohrid, a taxi to Resen will cost up to 1,000 denars. From Bitola, it should be a bit less. From further cities, the cost will be higher.
By plane
7 mi) west of Resen. This airport, in summertime, normally sees two or three flights a day and, in winter, sees two or three flight a week.
Resen is not a very large city, with most places of interest near each other, so walking is the best way to get from place to place. Taxis are also available around town.
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